Blackberry Pearl 8120 / Reviews

The RIM BlackBerry Pearl has proven that the company can indeed produce devices that appeal to consumers. The Pearl is the most phone-like BlackBerry device that we've seen thus far, with the look and feel of a regular mobile handset. While the user interface could use some improvements in the eye candy department, it offers plenty of benefits, specifically to users for whom the Pearl is their first smartphone.

I think that the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is a great handset, and now has the multimedia features to contend with the rest of the mid-tier market. The trackball is extremely easy to use, and offers a break to aching thumbs everywhere. The SureType text input, while slightly daunting to someone already familiar with iTap and T9, is great for users who are currently uncomfortable entering text on a mobile, and goes a long way towards making that an easier task. I give the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a 'Recommended' rating, with the hopes that RIM soon does something to set the multimedia features apart, rather than just maintaining the status quo.

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